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Lawrence, New York

Introduction to Lawrence, New York

Lawrence, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 15 miles SE of New York, New York. There are 6,522 residents in the village.

Lawrence History

The present day Village of Lawrence, which was once vast farmlands, was converted into a summer resort by Alfred, Newbold and George Lawrence. The Lawrence Brothers catered to the wealthy and the famous from New York City who visited to enjoy the summer season. The place was named after either the Lawrence Brothers or the naval hero, James Lawrence. It was officially incorporated as a village on September 13, 1897.

Lawrence and Nearby Attractions

  • Hicks Beach
  • Rock Hall Museum
  • Belmont Park race track
  • Gateway National Recreation Area
  • Louis Armstrong House
  • Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Lawrence

Museums in the area are the African American Museum, the Queens County Farm Museum, and the Hofstra Museum. Nearby historic sites include Castle Clinton National Monument, Old Westbury Gardens, and Morris-Jumel Mansion. There are numerous parks near Lawrence including Battery Park, Bethpage State Park, Valley Stream State Park, and Jones Beach State Park. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, Glen Rock Arboretum, and Brooklyn Heights Promenade are other popular attractions near Lawrence.

Lawrence Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Lawrence Higher Education

Adelphi University, Hofstra University, Molloy College, and CUNY - Queens College are situated near Lawrence.

High Points

Lawrence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

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Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLawrence Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLawrence Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLawrence Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLawrence College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLawrence Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lawrence, NY

Comparing Lawrence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population64
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built25
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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